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Sil said she got the best of a bsd bunch

35 replies

Bell501 · 05/12/2025 22:34

My sil keeps saying she got the best of a bad bunch! Can i get a good reply to that

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Lmnop22 · 05/12/2025 22:38

Best of a bad bunch of what?

Thehop · 05/12/2025 22:40

"You got one of a great bunch which makes you very lucky indeed"

ClaraTheLongDistanceLorryDriver · 05/12/2025 22:41

Assume of the brothers. My come back would be “sorry you’re so unhappy, DH and I are happy. Do you want to talk about it? “

OnlyMabelInTheBuilding · 05/12/2025 22:41

’BIL didn’t though, did he?’

rightoguvnor · 05/12/2025 22:41

Did you marry brothers? I’d just reply “keep telling yourself that” with a mischievous wink. She’ll never know if there is anything to know.

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 05/12/2025 22:42

"Piss off"

Namechangerage · 05/12/2025 22:42

“Shame the same can’t be said about your DH” (assuming she has siblings 🤣)

verybighouseinthecountry · 05/12/2025 22:42

Why do you need a comeback? The best of a bad bunch isn't exactly something to boast about.

me24x · 05/12/2025 22:42

OnlyMabelInTheBuilding · 05/12/2025 22:41

’BIL didn’t though, did he?’

This is brilliant! Hahaha

Namechangerage · 05/12/2025 22:42

Lmnop22 · 05/12/2025 22:38

Best of a bad bunch of what?

Oh come on!

CalmTheFuckDownMargaret · 05/12/2025 22:43

You could absolutely mess with her mind if you said, “So you think…” and then stop as if you’re having second thoughts about blurting something. I mean, she’s criticising your husband to your face so maybe she could do with a bit back.

Namechangerage · 05/12/2025 22:43

verybighouseinthecountry · 05/12/2025 22:42

Why do you need a comeback? The best of a bad bunch isn't exactly something to boast about.

Because she is saying that the OP’s husband is shit?

Bell501 · 05/12/2025 22:45

verybighouseinthecountry · 05/12/2025 22:42

Why do you need a comeback? The best of a bad bunch isn't exactly something to boast about.

Its very cheeky

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CandyCayne · 05/12/2025 22:45

You might have to expand.

Is she talking about your family or a bunch of bananas?

My replies would be very different.

Bell501 · 05/12/2025 22:49

CalmTheFuckDownMargaret · 05/12/2025 22:43

You could absolutely mess with her mind if you said, “So you think…” and then stop as if you’re having second thoughts about blurting something. I mean, she’s criticising your husband to your face so maybe she could do with a bit back.

Class lol

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Peclet · 05/12/2025 22:50

Your brother is best of you as a wider family??
Maybe you could say- “bunch of legends”

IsThisTheWaytoSlamMyPillow · 05/12/2025 22:51

“Yeah, just a shame you didn’t get in there first…. or last…” whisper that part and then leave it hanging midair.

CandyCayne · 05/12/2025 22:51

Is she married to your brother or are you married to hers?

Iwantsandybeachesandgoodfood · 05/12/2025 22:51

We need more context. It’s the sort of comment I would make to my sisters in law as a joke. But then my husband and I also joke about the kids getting their annoying traits from each other. What’s your relationship like with her normally? Was in definitely meant seriously?

Bell501 · 05/12/2025 22:52

verybighouseinthecountry · 05/12/2025 22:42

Why do you need a comeback? The best of a bad bunch isn't exactly something to boast about.

Exactly its cheeky

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verybighouseinthecountry · 05/12/2025 23:02

Bell501 · 05/12/2025 22:52

Exactly its cheeky

So she thinks they are all rubbish, her DH slightly less so. If OP feels triggered by this she needs to ask herself why. Otherwise, surely you'd just say "oi, I think my DH is great!".

Bell501 · 05/12/2025 23:06

verybighouseinthecountry · 05/12/2025 23:02

So she thinks they are all rubbish, her DH slightly less so. If OP feels triggered by this she needs to ask herself why. Otherwise, surely you'd just say "oi, I think my DH is great!".

You have no idea of real life. Being judgemental doesnt help

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skippy67 · 05/12/2025 23:09

ClaraTheLongDistanceLorryDriver · 05/12/2025 22:41

Assume of the brothers. My come back would be “sorry you’re so unhappy, DH and I are happy. Do you want to talk about it? “

Needs work.

Bell501 · 05/12/2025 23:12

CandyCayne · 05/12/2025 22:45

You might have to expand.

Is she talking about your family or a bunch of bananas?

My replies would be very different.

Talking about my family

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TomatoSandwiches · 05/12/2025 23:15

I'd tell her to not worry, my brother is just a late bloomer.